Jul 1, 2020

Jane Ellen Olson, age 75, of Central Lake, Michigan and Mill Creek, Washington, died on July 1, 2020.

She was born on December 4, 1944 to Vincent and Ruth Arnold in Dayton, Ohio.  After growing up on a farm and riding and showing horses, Jane graduated from Otterbein College with a BA in French and later earned...

Jun 29, 2020

Inez R. Clark,  86, of Newaygo, MI, formerly of Traverse City and  Central Lake, passed away on June 29, 2020 at the Poppen Hospice Residence in Muskegon.

She was born on April 24, 1934, in Luck, WI, the daughter of Arthur and Ora (Seng) Bork.

Following earning her nursing degree she worked at Swedish Hospital...

Jun 27, 2020

Alan Reed Skinner, 71, of Mancelona, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on February 24, 1949 in Petoskey, the son of James and Theda (Reed) Skinner.

Al graduated from Bellaire High School in 1966 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force.  He returned to...

Jun 26, 2020

Clara A.Moon,  102, of Traverse City, passed away on June 26, 2020 at her home.  Graveside services will take place in the Ellsworth Cemetery.  A full obituary will be posted in the near future.  Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes.

Jun 25, 2020

Daniel Lee Sylvester, age 92, of Central Lake, passed away at his home on June 25, 2020.  Daniel grew up during the depression in Lisle, IL; and it was during this time that he felt the charity of the family doctor, who treated him for an ailment without charge.

In February 1944, at the age of 17,...

Jun 23, 2020

Clinton Durward Olds, 79, of Lakes of the North passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on August 2, 1940 in Alba, MI the son of Carl and Virgie (Shoup) Olds.

Clinton graduated from Alba High School in 1959 and began working in Mancelona at Adrian’s Tool...

Jun 23, 2020

Edwin Roman Labuz passed away on June 23, 2020 in Traverse City, MI.

Ed was born in Hamtramck, Michigan on July 13, 1929. He grew up on Detroit’s west side. He was a graduate of Leslie Grade School, McKenzie High School, and Michigan State College.

His hard-working parents, Polish immigrants Mary (Wojtowicz) and John Labuz,...

Jun 21, 2020

Betty Arlene Blissett, 88 of Charlevoix, died June 21, 2020 at Boulder Park Terrace in Charlevoix.  She was born May 31, 1932 in Boyne City the daughter of Earl and Edna (Crooks) Barkley.  Betty married Bill Blissett on January 21, 1961 and they were married for 26 years before his death.

Betty was a kind, compassionate mother,...

Jun 20, 2020

Rose Josephine (Greene) Connaghan, 94, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020, at The Villa in Petoskey, Mich. Rose was born on Beaver Island, Mich., on January 28, 1926, the daughter of Anthony and Mary (Boyle) Greene.

Rose spent most of her life on Beaver Island, where she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She...

Jun 19, 2020

Arthur Alvin Ranger, 87, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 19, 2020 at Hiland Cottage in Petoskey.  He was born on December 31, 1932 in Charlevoix, the son of Arthur and Viola (West) Ranger.

Arthur was raised in Charlevoix, and went on to attend the University of Michigan where he earned a PhD in Aerospace Engineering.  On...

Jun 17, 2020

Herbert C. Dawson, 72 of Central Lake, died June 17, 2020 after a brief illness.  He was born July 15, 1947 in Charlevoix the son of Charles and Nola (Bennett) Dawson.

Herb went to Central Lake Publics schools and was a member of the Central Lake VFW.  He joined in the US Army and served in the...

Jun 14, 2020

Claude “Doug” Gilkerson, 96 of Bellaire, died peacefully June 14, 2020 at home.  He was born August 30, 1923 in East Jordan the son of Claud and Bertha (Sloop) Gilkerson.

Doug proudly served in the US Army during World War II.  On January 20, 1945, while on active combat duty in the Battle of the Bulge he...

Jun 12, 2020

Olga Bruce, 99 years old, died Friday, June 12, 2020 at the French Manor Residential Care in Traverse City.

No services are planned at this time.

Jun 11, 2020

Janet Margaret Louiselle, 93 of Charlevoix, died peacefully June 11, 2020 at Munson Healthcare, Charlevoix Hospital.  She was born February 23, 1927 in Charlevoix the daughter of Harry and Grace (Shapton) Webster.

Janet was a devout and faithful Christian. She was a charter member of Center Pointe Assembly and taught Sunday school for many years.  With her...

Jun 9, 2020

Kenneth A. Staley,  97, of Charlevoix, passed away on June 9, 2020 at Charlevoix Munson Hospital.

Ken was born on October 15, 1922, in Charlevoix, the son of Arthur and Mildred (Smith) Staley.

He was a resident of Charlevoix his whole life.  Following high school graduation, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps where he served...

Jun 8, 2020

Robert Walter Baran, 76, of Mancelona, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 7, 1944 in Detroit, the son of Dr. Alfonso “Al” Baran and A. Loretta Mlynarski.

Bob grew up in the Detroit area, and particularly enjoyed spending time on Union Lake.  He enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2020

April M. Childs,  40, of Mancelona, passed away on June 5, 2020 at her daughters home.

She was born on March 14, 1980, in Traverse City, the daughter of David and Alice (Finch) Childs.

She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as her animals.  She loved many kinds of music and artwork.

Jun 4, 2020

Neil Edward Leiter, 90, of Rapid City formerly from Chicago East Side, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home with his loved ones at his side.  He was born on November 22, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Verner and Ethel(Gehrt) Leiter.

Neil retired from Valley Mould and Iron, Chicago, as a Maintenance...

Jun 1, 2020

Sharon Bell Shumaker, 76, of Bellaire, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home.  She was born on June 13, 1943 in Grand Rapids, MI, the daughter of Maurice Sr. and Leona (King) Davies.

Sharon was raised in Cedar Springs, MI until her senior year of high school, when her family moved to Bellaire to...

May 26, 2020

Joseph Dwight Smith, 74, of Charlevoix, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 23, 1945 in Charlevoix, MI the son of Joseph and Wilma (Bellinger) Smith.

Joe graduated from Charlevoix High School and went on to graduate with his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Michigan State University.  He...